https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/new-federal-bunk-bed-rules
New Federal Bunk Bed RulesThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a mandatory federal safety standard for bunk beds. These rules are mandatory for manufacturers of bunk beds as of July 1, 2000. We are...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/camp-staff-use-electronic-devices-social-media-some-issues-solutions
Camp Staff Use of Electronic Devices and Social Media: Some Issues and SolutionsI. Introduction Recording camp memories, connecting with parents during camp, and staying connected with campers after the camp season are desirable features of the camp experience. Social media1...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/anxiety-importance-play-interview-shimi-kang-md
Anxiety and the Importance of Play: An Interview with Shimi Kang, MDShimi Kang, MD, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, researcher, author, and speaker who specializes in adolescence and addiction. She is the author of The Self-Motivated Kid: How to Raise...
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/university-utah-aca-awarded-400000-grant-study-summer-camp-leadership-training
University of Utah, ACA Awarded $400,000 Grant to Study Summer Camp-Leadership TrainingMARTINSVILLE, IN – The American Camp Association (ACA) and the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism program of the University of Utah have received a $400,000 grant to identify factors within structured...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/duality-communication-information-sharing-between-parent-camp
The Duality of Communication: Information Sharing between Parent and CampIn the camp world, we encounter many hurdles, challenges, and unique situations in our efforts to provide a quality camp experience for children. Some children present with physical limitations,...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/2015-camping-magazine-editorial-index
2015 Camping Magazine Editorial IndexView an archive of editorial indexes. Featured Articles ACA’s Raise the Bar Initiative: Capturing the...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/essential-functions-camper-analysis-determination
Essential Functions of a Camper: Analysis and DeterminationIntroduction It is a sunny camper arrival day, and Simon and his mom present for check-in. Simon is giddy with excitement about the fun he will have during his first camp experience. Mom shares a...
https://www.acacamps.org/2014-camping-magazine-editorial-index
2014 Camping Magazine Editorial IndexView an archive of editorial indexes. Featured Articles #Dream Team Scott Arizala, May...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/parents/keeping-camp-costs-budget-friendly
Keeping Camp Costs Budget-FriendlyCamp is a life-changing experience — one that’s possible for every child and every budget. Even though the experience is priceless, paying for it doesn’t have to be! “I’m a great believer that you...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/campline/traditional-camp-my-epiphany-we-are-all-conservation-movement
“Traditional” Camp: My Epiphany That We Are All in the “Conservation” MovementThe American Camp Association (ACA) is committed to increasing understanding of and support for the value of the camp experience — especially with governmental decision makers. ACA’s core values...